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Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner production begin
 
Ford Motor Company celebrated the launch of the all-new 2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner at its Kansas City Assembly Plant. The vehicles go on sale first quarter 2007. The small SUVs received a 10- to 11-point improvement in resale value, while offering reduced pricing, additional content and better fuel economy than previous models. Both vehicles are available in gas-powered engine and full-hybrid models. The improved value equation of the new Escape and Mariner builds on gains made (... > Full story
2008 Mercury Mariner :Pricing and Equipment
2008 Mercury Mariner is new inside and out with more standard safety features, including Safety Canopy side curtain air bags. AdvanceTrac(r) with RSC(r) – Ford Motor Company’s exclusive roll-stability control system – is now standard on gas models. Across the range, 2008 Mariner base MSRPs will average $1,300 less than 2007 models, despite more refinement and more standard features. Prices for the 2008 Mercury Mariner start at $21,395 (including $665 destination and (. > Full story
2008 Mercury Mariner
Introduced in 2005 as Mercury’s entry-level, small SUV, Mariner built on the style and success of the mid-size four-door Mountaineer. The original Mariner was designed for customers who wanted a little more than a standard, small SUV, as it delivered a high level of design sophistication, more standard features, premium interior materials and unique content in a smartly packaged, fuel-efficient model. Full story
Mercury Mariner Hybrid - the first Motorist’s Choice Award
Today, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid was awarded as the first Motorist’s Choice Award for compact SUVs by IntelliChoice.com and AutoPacific, and is the only hybrid vehicle to be included on their inaugural awards list. The Motorist’s Choice Award will be added to the long list of milestones the Mariner Hybrid has achieved since its introduction in November 2005, including being the first hybrid vehicle fit for presidential service, and being named the first “Green Car of the Year” (...) > Full story
2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers a uniquely satisfying transportation choice for an ever-increasing segment of the population concerned about the environment. It’s a stylish, upscale sport-utility vehicle with nimble handling and impressive performance, as well as ample cargo and towing capacity. In addition, it’s an environmentally conscious SUV with remarkable fuel economy - an estimated 33 miles per gallon (mpg) city, 29 mpg highway - and is expected to meet the cleanest emissions rating achievable by a fossil-fuel vehicle (California’s Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle standard). Full story
2006 Mercury Mariner
Introduced last year, the Mercury Mariner offers modern Mercury design, refined driving dynamics and unique product features in a small, fuel-efficient SUV designed to attract new customers to Mercury showrooms. Full story
Mercury Mariner Hybrid teams up with Wild Oats Markets for Earth Day community education events
Ford Motor Company’s Mercury brand today announced an alliance with Wild Oats Markets, Inc. to educate consumers about the benefits of driving hybrid vehicles. The alliance launches this week at Wild Oats Natural Marketplace Earth Day events across the country where the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid will be featured and available for consumer test-drives guided by Mercury product specialists providing driving tips to help consumers maximize fuel efficiency. “Mercury’s alliance (... > Full story
Mercury Mariner Hybrid wins first Green Car of the Year
The Green Car Journal announced that the winner of its first Green Car of the Year is the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The jury selecting the winner included Green Car Journal staff, as well as automotive and environmental experts such as Carroll Shelby, Jean-Michel Cousteau and Mario Andretti. Judges were looking for vehicles that advanced overall efficiency and functionality while decreasing environmental impact. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid fit the bill by achieving 33mpg/city and (.. > Full story
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